Buildium Blog - Due Diligence: Property Inspection - Comments http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#comments Comments from 'Due Diligence: Property Inspection' in Buildium Blog at BiggerPockets.com Comment #1 by Jim Wineinger - 06:06PM, 11/02/2009 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3524 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3524 What about those homes that are sold "as is" per say. Would you still suggest an offer first, before the inspection? Comment #2 by Michael Monteiro - 05:48AM, 11/05/2009 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3578 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3578 Jim, Great question, but I do not have experience purchasing real estate "as is." I would love others' input. Comment #3 by Josh - 12:29PM, 11/08/2009 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3617 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3617 Your offer should absolutely be contingent on an inspection. If you find something big, you can still go back to the seller and ask them for repair or concessions, but you can also back out AND get your deposit if need be. They likely won't let you do more than a preliminary visual inspection without a contract. Comment #4 by Michael Monteiro - 02:54AM, 11/09/2009 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3622 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/70/blog_posts/3539-due-diligence-property-inspection#c_3622 Thanks for your input Josh.